Thomas Larcher’s returning into darkness – a new cello concerto emerging from silence. Be there as Alisa Weilerstein and the New York Philharmonic premiere this emotional journey in sound, a contemporary work that moves from darkness into light and back.
For over 30 years, Chris Haigh has ventured deep into the fiddle scene, exploring its rich traditions and unique and obscure niches. From discovering folk music through a 1970s hit, to mastering an astonishing range of styles such as traditional folk and bluegrass, Indian jazz fusion, and Scandinavian avant garde, Chris's journey has been anything but ordinary.
In this interview, Chris shares stories of unexpected gigs, offers insights into improvisation, and touches on his latest book, "Beginning Folk Fiddle", a comprehensive method that introduces a beginner-friendly introduction to the world of folk fiddle. Dive in to learn more about Chris's fascinating career and the musical moments that have shaped him!
Forgotten, dusty, outdated? Not at all! While many have already written off the pipe organ, it is currently experiencing a revolutionary rediscovery – and beyond church walls. With computer-based controls and unexpected soundscapes, Berlin's AGGREGATE Festival demonstrates what the organ is truly capable of.
A forbidden love in 1950s Washington: Gregory Spears’s Fellow Travelers makes its European premiere. Discover why this operatic gem is hailed as a modern classic!
Renowned recorder player and educator Sarah Jeffery presents My Favourite Melodies, a thoughtfully curated collection showcasing the treble recorder’s rich tonal palette and versatility.
A hidden late work emerges: Wilhelm Petersen’s Violin Concerto lay unperformed for almost 80 years – now it finally premieres! Experience the world premiere on March 23, 2025 with Sergey Dogadin and the MDR Symphony Orchestra in Leipzig.
Gerald Barry’s new opera Salome breathes new life into the scandalous biblical legend – bold, surprising, and musically thrilling. Experience this world-premiere opera event in Magdeburg!
Toshio Hosokawa will receive the 17th Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the category Music and Opera from the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) Foundation. The awards have been presented annually since 2008 in eight different categories, recognising achievements in fields such as basic research, ecology and computer science. Each winner receives a prize of 400,000 Euros. The awards ceremony will take place in Bilbao on June 18, 2025. Previous winners in the Music and Opera category include Pierre Boulez, Sofia Gubaidulina, Arvo Pärt and Peter Eötvös.
A new composer at Schott Music! I am not a tale to be told by Golfam Khayam merges Persian and Western music, inspired by a poem by Ahmad Shamlou. Discover it now!
Original and simplified versions of "World, O World", composed by multi award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator Jacob Collier are now available for intermediate and advanced choirs seeking to explore the beauty and complexity of Collier's unique sound.
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